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Board discusses ‘expulsion in advance’ policy and calls for clearer public communications
Summary
Board members and staff debated terminology and community messaging for 'expulsion in advance' (EIA), asked for plain-language materials and video explanations, and confirmed mandatory training for principals and assistant principals on the revised policy.
Board members held a focused discussion on the district’s expulsion-in-abeyance practice — sometimes called 'expulsion in advance' (EIA) — to clarify terminology and community outreach.
Ms. Pearson opened the discussion, stressing the need for clearer messages to families so EIA is not conflated with permanent expulsion. 'The only thing they see is expulsion,' she said, urging plain‑language materials and a short explanatory video to reduce confusion. Multiple board members echoed the point; Ms. Haley and Ms. Bennett asked for clearer public definitions so lists of EIAs do not appear to be lists of students removed from school.
Staff said training for principals and assistant principals is scheduled and will include rosters and sign‑offs for attendance. The deputy general counsel was reported to be presenting training for principals around the 7th of the month, and staff indicated training sessions would be mandatory.
Board members also noted legal limits: some incidents may render EIA inappropriate when safety is a concern. 'There are some times when that's not going to be an appropriate response or something that we by law are able to do,' a board member said.
Next steps: staff agreed to develop clearer communications (including possible video and plain-language materials), finalize training rosters and continue public discussions on the student code of conduct and alternative placements.
